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Colchester welcome Walsall on 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at Colchester Community Stadium (Colchester), and the referee is D. Brown. We cannot separate the two sides. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Colchester vs Walsall: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Colchester lie 23rd, having collected 12 points after 13 matches (2W 6D 5L); Walsall lie 3rd, having collected 22 points (5W 7D 1L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Colchester average 0.9 goals for and 1.3 against, compared with 1.5 for and 0.9 against for Walsall.
- Form in the competition. Colchester: 2W 6D 4L, goals 11–16; Walsall: 4W 7D 1L, goals 18–11.
- Head to head. In 24 previous meetings, Colchester have taken 6 wins to Walsall's 8 wins, plus 10 draws; the goal tally stands at 24–32.
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.7%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
Worth noting: the league table leans towards the Walsall, but the bookmakers make the home side slight favourites. Mixed signals like these make the game hard to predict, so it pays to bet with caution.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.62), which we give a 59% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 59%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 55%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 24; Colchester 6 wins, 10 draws, Walsall 8 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.3 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Colchester 11–16, Walsall 18–11.
- Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 55%.
- Unavailable: Colchester 0, Walsall 0.
Alternative tip: Colchester or draw (1X)
Another angle: Colchester or draw (1X) (probability 64%, top price 1.52). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Colchester: no absences. Walsall will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Colchester vs Walsall: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.60 | 3.70 | 2.66 |
| Market average | 2.49 | 3.49 | 2.57 |
| Lowest odds | 2.40 | 3.02 | 2.36 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.23 | 1.20 | 77.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.76 | 1.71 | 54.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.13 | 2.07 | 45.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.88 | 2.70 | 34.3% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.57 | 59.0% |
| BTTS – no | 2.38 | 2.27 | 41.0% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 31/10/26, 13:41. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.9%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Colchester 1–1 Walsall, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Colchester 23rd (12 points), Walsall 3rd (22 points).
- Form in the competition: Colchester 2W 6D 4L (11:16), Walsall 4W 7D 1L (18:11).
- H2H: 24 matches: Colchester 6W 10D 8L, goals 24–32.
- Absences: Colchester 0, Walsall 0.
Who will win Colchester vs Walsall?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Colchester vs Walsall: injuries and missing players
Colchester
- No reported absences
Walsall
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 | Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Colchester vs Walsall?
Draw or Walsall (X2) (1.57); Both teams to score (1.62).
Who will win Colchester vs Walsall?
Our estimate gives Colchester a 37% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Walsall 36%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 31 October 2026 at 15:00, venue Colchester Community Stadium, Colchester. Referee: D. Brown.
Who will be missing?
Colchester: no absences. Walsall: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 55% (odds 1.76) and under 2.5 goals at 45% (odds 2.13).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 59% (odds 1.62).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (11.7%), then 2–1 (8.5%) and 1–0 (8.4%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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